Blame Lawmakers For Allowing Guns

Blame Lawmakers For Allowing Guns

Regarding the May 1 letter "Guns Were Made For Killing," federal and state governments allow the manufacture and possession of guns. How can the misuse of weapons be pointed toward the maker? If it were illegal to make a weapon, i.e., fully automatic assault weapons, then yes, sue the maker of illegal weapons. The government is fully aware of the harm guns cause, but seem afraid to modify our constitutional rights.

When a tragedy occurs, lawmakers say something should be done, then little or no change occurs. The misuse of weapons will continue until lawmakers step in. Sue someone? Sue the lawmakers who are allowing this to continue.

Why not allow hunting rifles and shotguns to be owned by taxpaying, legal citizens with impeccable histories, then require them to annually bring in their weapon to be checked, ensuring someone else does not possess them. Statistics show that more people die of gunshots with handguns in their home than without. Come on lawmakers, step up.